Lee Adam Smith, 28, Army Specialist, PARATROOPER, 82nd Airborne Division, Veteran of two tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Lee was a member of Boy Scout Troop 99, Venture Crew 99, Lincoln High School Football, Wrestling, and Baseball Teams, passed away Monday, February 24, 2014. He was born in Warren, MI on November 28, 1985 (his father’s 30th birthday) to Mark and Cathy (Blair) Smith. Lee was completing a criminal justice degree with plans to work in law enforcement. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a smile that could light up the sky. Lee loved Nebraska football and The Steelers. Lee collected gnomes and nutcrackers. Lee was a good man with a big heart. He loved laughing. He loved being with friends. He liked Star Trek and Star Wars. He was loyal. He was a patriot. He loved his family.
Lee is survived by his parents; sister, Laticia Bergmeier (Nathan) of Odell, brothers, Christopher (Jennifer) and Matthew of Lincoln; nieces, Stormi and Madi; nephew, Marcelo; many uncles, aunts, and cousins. The poochies, Franky, Bud, Bella, Penelope, and Princess and the kitties, Cali and Foster. His grandparents will welcome him into Heaven.
A celebration of Lee’s life will be Monday March 3, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Wyuka Funeral Home 3600 “O” St, Lincoln. Burial with military honors Wyuka’s Soldier’s Circle. Presentation of flag by his best friend Captain Stephen Austria. Visitation will be from 1p.m. to 8p.m. on Sunday March 2, 2014 at Wyuka. Memorials to family for a charitable donation in Lee’s memory at a later date.
I remember Lee as a student at Lincoln High. He was such a sweet young man with a great sense of humor. My prayers go out to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.
I want to express my heartfelt sympathy to the Smith family. May your precious memories of Lee be foremost in your hearts and minds along with the wonderful promise that Jesus made at John 5:28,29. If you would like more information on this wonderful resurrection promise, o to http://www.jw.org where you will find comfort in your time of grief. Again, my sincere condolences.
Its hard to put into words what’s in your heart. Larry and I also have a son that is in the service, but to loose them in a civilian way makes it so much harder. Take heart that now your son is with the Lord and maybe his worries are gone.
Kathy and Mark so sorry for you’r loss, your in my thoughts and prayers. His Grandmother sure was proud of Him. Love you guys!